Meet the Team

Welcome to our SportInspired team. Having been in business for over eleven years, we're proud of the team we've built. Find out more about us.

Richard Raynes

CEO and Co-Founder Read more

Andy Wyatt

Head of Operations Read more

Victoria Parker

Head of Business Development and Communications Read more

Trupti Reddy

Head of Strategy and Impact Read more

Marie Boland

Governance and Internal Operations Manager Read more

Charlie Edwards

Senior Programme Manager Read more

Megan Cliff

Programme Manager Read more

Millie Downes

Young Leader Manager Read more

Meghann Jackson

Programme Manager Read more

Matt Jones

Communications Manager Read more

Louise Venton

Partnership Specialist Read more

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UBS Graduates Activity Jar

Thank you for your donation. By taking part, you are supporting us to impact thousands of young lives across the UK, helping children in deprived areas to find and take up a sport they enjoy.
Watch content from our virtual launch event

Joe Wicks, Tony Bellew, Anita Asante and more joined us on March 23rd to discuss our 2030 Vision - watch their contributions here!
UBS 2021 Challenge

Thank you for participating in the UBS cycling and running challenge. With your donation we can support SportInspired to impact thousands of children's lives across the UK. SportInspired are a national charity working with children who live in the UK’s most deprived areas. They help children to find a sport they enjoy, and then fund local sports clubs to help them get and remain active whilst having fun. This year, SportInspired will bring a 'Year of Play' to 10,000 children with your help!
Year of Play: a new campaign for UK children at risk

We will bring a Year of Play to 10,000 children living in deprived areas to combat the effects of lockdown

The Problem We're Solving

Sportinspired fights the issue of childhood obesity and physical inactivity right at the frontlines. A major issue across the UK, with over 34% of children between 8 and 10 years considered overweight.
Impact In Numbers

Through our programmes we have made an incredible impact in the schools and local communities that we work in.
What We Do

Sportinspired is a non-profit charity focused on connecting communities and supporting children and young people through the power of sport, developing their skills and improving their physical and mental wellbeing.
Where We Work

SportInspired works with communities all over the UK and delivers it's award winning programmes in any area that needs us.
Vision and Mission

SportInspired focuses on the importance of physical activity and mental wellbeing. Identifying disadvantaged communities, co-creating programmes with the communities, inspiring the children to be physically active and finally creating a legacy for the children and young adults to prosper.
SportInspired Journey

We believe happy, healthy and confident young people can achieve anything
The SportInspired journey

Experiencing the issue first hand and keen to find a solution Richard Ryanes (CEO and Founder) and Pete Thomond (Trustee and Co-founder) founded Sportinspired 10 years ago
Trustees

Learn more about the SportInspired trustees who help to make our mission possible.
Support a Year of Play for UK children

Donate to become a Year of Play ambassador and help us to boost the mental and physical wellbeing of children in the UK's most deprived areas. Together, we can help children re-unite with friends and enjoy being active after lockdown. You will join a community of people who believe sport and play have the power to change lives, and will receive campaign updates to see the change you've made in local communities.
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